Into You - BEING RE-WRITTEN

Fourteen: Coming Home

A few months had passed since the bad encounter with Astrid. Wes and I were better than ever and we were even going to homecoming together. I didn't need some big proposal; he just took me to dinner and had an employee write it in chocolate on our dessert platter. Of course I said yes and then I went crazy looking for a dress and getting everything set. It was this weekend and I was ridiculously excited.

Being with Wesley made me incredibly happy. We had gone from shyly holding hands in public to showing full out PDA. We tried our best to keep it not as gross as it could get. It was like we couldn't get away from each other. Somehow we managed to make time for our friends. Chloe and I went on double dates with the guys, we were all having a great time. 

Even my parents liked him. He had come over for a dinner a few times and slept in the guest room. Of course, I found a way to sneak in once everyone was asleep but we kept it innocent. For the most part, he just served me as a life-sized teddy bear. The only time we truly got intimate was at his house. We had a time frame where we'd be home alone and no one would be able to walk in on us. He was sweet and gentle and most importantly, respectful. It's something I hadn't been totally used to lately. 

We were cuddling on my couch when he pulled my legs onto his lap. He took my hand in his and kissed it softly. "How did we get here, Lowell?" 

"What do you mean?" I asked. 

"You and me, here. Dating-" I cut him off. 

"You know, technically-" He cut me off. 

"Naomi, I want you to be my girlfriend," he blurted out. 

"You do?" 

"Nah, actually I think we should stop seeing each other," he laughed. 

I laughed with him while also pushing his arm, "Dufus." 

"Alright, alright," he calmed down. "But really, I do. I'm just not sure if you do." 

"What makes you think that?" 

"I don't know. Every time I bring it up, you change the subject," he pointed out. 

I figured it was time I let down my walls around him about this. "I'm just scared, Wes." 

"How come? You know I'd never hurt you." 

"Guys in general just get bored of me. You want me to be your girlfriend now, but the second you find someone better, trust me, you'll want to move on," I sighed. 

"It's been almost three months, babygirl. Don't you think I would've ditched by now if I wanted someone else?"

"Things change. I don't wanna get hurt or ruin what we have. Everything is okay the way things are right now."

"A title isn't going to change anything. If anything, it makes us stronger. But if you really feel strongly about this whole thing, then we can wait it out until you believe that I'm not going anywhere," he cupped my face with a one of his hands and kissed me softly. 

"Thank you," I gave him another kiss and cuddled back up to his neck. I shut my eyes and I felt tears start to form. I hated making him conform to what I wanted, but I didn't feel ready. I still had baggage that I hadn't completely gotten rid of. 

When I was with Asher, I was just as happy or maybe even happier than I was with Wesley. Our relationship lasted almost two years. We were young, but I felt connected to him. He was my first everything. We had to end our relationship because he was going away to college. Asher and I tried to have a long distance relationship, but it wasn't working for him. He needed constant contact, as did I, but I was willing to work for it. 

Ending on good terms was hard, but I had to fake a smile and tell him I wasn't hurt and that I understood. In reality, I didn't. When you love someone you work for it. I still thought that to this day. He tried to remain in contact, but I distanced myself because it was what was best for me. I did check up on him every now and then, but I've thought less about him since I started spending time with Wesley.  

Wesley left shortly after our cuddle session because he had to help his mom do something at home. My brother came downstairs and joined me on the couch. 

"Hey you," he greeted. 

"Hey," I said, going through my social media feed, not making eye contact with him. 

"Any news you might have for me? We haven't actually caught each other up on life in a while." 

I looked up at him with furrowed brows. "Not really, you know about Wesley. That's all that's happening right now."

"That's good. You guys are good together," he added. 

"Jess, is there something you need to tell me? You're being weird." 

"Well, I just don't know if I should tell you or not." 

"Tell me what?" I asked. 

"Is the Asher subject, you know, mentionable?" He was tiptoeing around the topic and I wanted to know what was up. Jesse was never this careful. 

"It's fine, I'm over him." 

"Good, because he's coming to town this weekend." 

Just like that, my stomach dropped. "That's, like, tomorrow."

"Should I have mentioned this earlier? I'm sorry, Naomi. I didn't know how to bring it up or if you even wanted to know." 

"I mean it's good that you told me. Now I can prepare in case there's a run in." 

"Are you okay with those run-ins?" He asked. 

"I have yet to find that out. We'll see." 

"Great, because he's coming over tomorrow," he blurted out quickly, while ducking for cover under a pillow. 

I gasped and smacked his arm repeatedly, "What the hell, Jesse?!" I yelled. In the back of my mind, I was expecting it since they were best friends before I ever dated him. 

"I thought it'd be fine. Tomorrow's homecoming, you'll be in your room all day getting ready." 

"I hate you," I said, crossing my arms. 

"I promise it won't be that bad. I'll kick him out if he makes it awkward. Which he won't because he told me he was looking forward to seeing you after all this time." 

I rolled my eyes, "Of course he is." I sighed and sat back, "Thank you for letting me know." 

"I got your back. I really don't think it'll be a problem. I won't let it happen, kid." 

"You better," I narrowed my eyes at him. 

I acted like wasn't ready for this at all, but deep down I knew I was. I had been preparing for this for ages. It just didn't feel real like I'd be seeing him again after so much had happened. 

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